{"id":416241,"date":"2022-03-14T21:00:03","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2022-03-14T21:00:03","modified_gmt":"2022-03-14T18:00:03","slug":"how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Connect a Wireless Mouse on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24c16e9d2b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a24c16e9d2b2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Connect_a_Wireless_Mouse_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Connect a Wireless Mouse on Windows 11&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11\/#Connect_a_USB-RF_Mouse\" >Connect a USB-RF Mouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-connect-a-wireless-mouse-on-windows-11\/#Connect_a_Bluetooth_Mouse\" >Connect a Bluetooth Mouse<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Connect_a_Wireless_Mouse_on_Windows_11%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Connect a Wireless Mouse on Windows 11&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-786601\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-wireless-mouse-laptop.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-wireless-mouse-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/woman-wireless-mouse-laptop.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A woman using a wireless mouse with her laptop.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-hand-business-asian-young-woman-2123190545\">220 Selfmade studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>So you\u2019ve purchased a wireless mouse and you\u2019re preparing for the first-time setup. How you connect your wireless mouse depends on which type of wireless mouse you purchased\u2013a USB-RF mouse or a Bluetooth mouse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>USB-RF vs. Bluetooth for Mice and Keyboards: Which Is Better?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_a_USB-RF_Mouse\"><\/span>Connect a USB-RF Mouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A USB-RF mouse connects to your Windows 11 PC via a dongle. In order to connect a USB-RF mouse to your PC, your PC will have to have an available\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/690160\/usb-type-a-connector-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">USB-A port\u00a0(if you don\u2019t have any, consider expanding with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-usb-hubs-for-pcs-and-macs\/\">a USB hub<\/a>). The good news is Windows handles most of the setup process for you.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, turn your mouse on. Each mouse is different, but there\u2019s usually a small switch on the bottom of your mouse. After that, plug your mouse\u2019s dongle into your PC\u2019s USB-A port.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 540px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-785859 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plug-the-USB-dongle-into-the-PC..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Plug the USB dongle into the PC.\" width=\"540\" height=\"367\" data-credittext=\"Marshall Gunnell\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Marshall Gunnell<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A toast message will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear at the bottom-right corner of your screen, telling you that Windows 11 is setting up your device for you.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785861\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/The-pop-up-message-telling-you-the-mouse-is-connecting..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The pop-up message telling you the mouse is connecting.\" width=\"495\" height=\"182\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A few seconds later you\u2019ll get another message stating the setup process is complete. Your mouse is ready to use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-usb-hubs-for-pcs-and-macs\/\"><strong><em>The Best USB Hubs for PCs and Macs<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_a_Bluetooth_Mouse\"><\/span>Connect a Bluetooth Mouse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/748634\/what-is-bluetooth\/\">Bluetooth mouse doesn\u2019t require you to insert a dongle. The only requirement is that your Windows PC has Bluetooth capabilities, and most modern PCs do.<\/p>\n<p>First, pop in the necessary batteries in your Bluetooth mouse and then flip the switch to the On position. Each mouse is different, so refer to your user manual for the required battery type and power switch location. Usually, though, it\u2019ll be <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-aa-batteries-you-can-buy\/\">AA batteries<\/a> and the switch is normally at the bottom of the mouse.<\/p>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll need to turn on Bluetooth on your Windows 11 PC. You can do this by going to Settings &gt; Bluetooth &amp; Devices. Toggle the slider next to \u201cBluetooth\u201d to the On position.<\/p>\n<p>Conveniently, the next step of adding the device can be found right below the Bluetooth option. After enabling Bluetooth, click \u201cAdd Device\u201d next to Devices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785865\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Turn-Bluetooth-on-and-click-Add-Device..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Turn Bluetooth on and click &quot;Add Device.&quot;\" width=\"507\" height=\"297\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Add a Device window will appear. Click \u201cBluetooth\u201d from the list of options.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785866\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Click-Bluetooth..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Bluetooth.\" width=\"548\" height=\"282\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows 11 will begin searching for devices. Select your mouse from the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785868\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Select-your-mouse..png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select your mouse.\" width=\"543\" height=\"269\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows 11 will begin connecting to your mouse. After a few moments, your mouse will be ready to use.<\/p>\n<p>Not every mouse is created equally. Some are better for gaming and productivity, while others are more ergonomic. You may even find yourself setting up multiple mice for your PC. 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